Celtic in Advanced Talks to Sign Dinko Horkas

Celtic are reportedly the favourites to sign Dinko Horkas from Las Palmas, with the Spanish club dropping their €10m asking price. The 27-year-old goalkeeper could make a move to Paradise to compete with Vil Sinisalo for the No.1 spot.

What happened?

According to Spanish outlet La Provincia, Las Palmas could be set to let the Croatian goalkeeper move on for a bargain fee of between €4-7m, lower than their initial asking price of €10m. There are others interested in the goalkeeper, who will head to Marbella with his side tomorrow.

Why it matters for Celtic

Celtic are in the market for another goalkeeper to compete with Sinisalo for the spot between the sticks. Kasper Schmeichel's injury and subsequent retirement streamlined Finnish International Sinisalo's ascendancy to the No.1 role, but he requires competition.

What comes next?

Celtic supporters are eager to see the squad strengthened in the coming weeks as just Camilo Duran has joined. It has been clear since the beginning of last season that major surgery was required on this side, but as of yet, progress has been limited. Celtic have reportedly reignited their interest in Bodo Glimt attacker Kasper Hogh, with a £7m asking price that looks like one that makes sense for Celtic, especially given that we are light in the forward areas.

Celtic's scouts have been keeping a close eye on Horkas, and it seems that they are in the most advanced position to sign the player. The club's supporters will be hoping that Horkas can provide the competition that Sinisalo needs to take his game to the next level.

A potential new signing

Horkas has been in impressive form for Las Palmas, and his arrival at Celtic could be a major boost to the team's goalkeeping department. With Sinisalo already established as the first-choice goalkeeper, Horkas would provide a much-needed alternative and give the manager options when it comes to team selection.

The transfer window is set to close soon, and Celtic will be hoping to make a few more signings before the deadline. With Horkas reportedly on the verge of a move to Paradise, it could be a major coup for the club and a significant boost to their goalkeeping department.

Celtic's supporters will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this transfer saga, and it will be interesting to see if Horkas can make the move to Celtic in the coming days. With the transfer window set to close soon, time is of the essence for the club to make a decision on this potential new signing.